Common Hair Care Myths Debunked
Have you ever heard of and tried any hair care myths from your friends that you are not sure whether they are real? Here is a quick guide for you to see its authenticity. Check out to see if there is/are yours in this article!
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Myth 1 - Cutting Your Hair Makes It Grow Faster
This myth is one of the most pervasive hair myths that can be heard from friends and people who are older and have more experience than us. Regular trims are indeed important for managing healthy hair and removing damaged parts. However, they, in fact, will not offer any impact to the rate of hair growth. This is because instead of the ends, hair grows from the scalp. You can only make your hair grow faster by putting efforts on your scalp health and its care. Thus, cutting your hair regularly will only help maintain your hair’s appearance, but not its growing rate.
Myth 2 - Washing Your Hair Daily Is Necessary
A lot of people believe that it is necessary to wash our hair everyday in order to maintain cleanliness and health. In fact, this practice is not good for our hair as the natural oils on our scalp and hair, a natural layer that can protect our hair from external harm and prevent internal moisture from losing, can be removed. This can lead to dryness of and potential damage to your hair. Hence, instead of washing your hair daily, your frequency of cleansing based on your hair type, lifestyle, and personal preference. For instance, for individuals who have oily hair type, you might need to wash more frequently in order to balance natural moisture.
Myth 3 - Air Drying Is Always Better Than Blow Drying
Despite the fact that air drying might be a more gentle way to dry your hair than blow drying, it is not suitable for everyone and every hair type. Air drying can make your hair look flat or fizzy, especially for individuals who have fine or curly hair. With proper techniques and heat protectants, blow drying can actually minimise damage and allows you to create your ideal hairstyle.
Myth 4 - Dandruff Is Caused by a Dry Scalp
When we see tiny skin flakes on our hair, we might think that its occurrence is probably due to dryness of our scalp. In fact, dandruff is caused by seborrheic dermatitis, a common skin condition that mainly impacts the scalp. This condition is usually caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia yeast that triggers inflammation which causes changes in the skin and creates flakes. To solve dandruff, medicated shampoos containing ingredients such as ketoconazole, salicylic acid, and zinc pyrithione can be chosen to provide temporary moisture for the dry scalp.
Myth 5 - Hair Products Can Repair Split Ends
Some people believe that hair products with moisturising properties are able to heal split ends. Actually, you can never repair damaged ends once the hair is split. The only thing you can do to solve it is to trim it. Although there are some products claiming that they are able to repair your damaged parts, in fact they only offer short term smoothing effects by sealing the ends together. They do not really heal the split parts.
Conclusion
Could you find the answer that you have struggled for years to figure out its reliability from this article? Understanding the truth behind well known myths can help you develop a more suitable and customised hair care routine. By debunking the above myths, you can now focus on searching for the right products that genuinely promote healthy and beautiful hair.
